Hello! I’m Sami

I am a science illustrator who is particularly interested in marine ecosystems and the complex interactions displayed between different marine organisms and their environment. My interests also expand above sea level and into the world of terrestrial organisms and processes. Through my artwork, I wish to inspire others to enjoy the natural world around us in hopes to protect it for future generations.

Thank you for visiting and enjoy the gallery!

Materials:

Traditionally, I love working with watercolor and ink. But I am not shy of using colored pencils, graphite, and gouache. I can also be found using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for many projects.

Clients:

• Bishop Museum (Honolulu, HI)

• Burke Museum (Seattle, WA)

• Discovery Whale Watch (Monterey, CA)

• El Gabilan Library (Salinas, CA)

• Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford (Pacific Grove, CA)

• Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (Sanibel Island, FL)

• San Mateo County Parks Foundation (CA)

• School of Natural Sciences @ California State University, Monterey Bay

• Tahoe Donner (Truckee, CA)

Exhibits:

• 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 - The Art of Nature, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

• 2023 - Beyond Illustrating Nature, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

• 2022 - Life in One Cubic Foot, Burke Museum

• 2020 - Illustrating Nature, Science Illustration Certification Program, CSU Monterey Bay

Residencies:

• 2022 - Shoals Marine Laboratory @ Appledore Island, Maine

Education:

• 2020: California State University, Monterey Bay

  Certificate in Science Illustration

• 2019: California State University, Monterey Bay

  B.S. Marine Science, minor in Visual Public Arts